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2024-2025 Hotel Construction & Refurbishments at Disney World

Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World from now through 2026. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. ( Updated September 14, 2024 .)

Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments in an effort to modernize or refresh several of its resorts, as well as finish deferred maintenance that was postponed during the phased reopening. Consequently, there’s a growing number of smaller-scale projects that take certain buildings or a portion of rooms out of commission as part of more-targeted, rolling refurbishments. (The latest additions to the schedule are at All Star Movies, Pop Century, Port Orleans, Wilderness Lodge and Yacht Club.)

We do Walt Disney World monthly hotel stays, usually emphasizing resorts where there are new things, changes, or ongoing construction to see how that harms, improves, or otherwise impacts the guest experience. If you’ve yet to book a hotel for your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation and want to be notified about all of the latest resort changes, sign up here for our FREE Disney newsletter here.

When booking a Walt Disney World vacation, we highly recommend taking into account recently-completed and ongoing construction projects at the various resorts, as these absolutely can impact the quality of your trip. Booking a hotel with a closed pool or construction noise and cranes right outside your window is obviously going to be a worse experience than a resort that just finished its big refurbishment and still has that fresh feeling and ‘new hotel’ smell.

Note that this does not include DVC villas if they do not impact the hotel side of a resort. For those projects, see our Disney Vacation Club Resort Refurbishments & Construction Timeline . That covers all of the room reimaginings at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond that we just announced at the condo association meeting. Those projects also impact Boulder Ridge, Bay Lake Tower, and both Crescent Lake DVC resorts.

Suffice to say, a lot is happening on the hotel front at Walt Disney World. Let’s take a look at all of the current and upcoming major hotel projects that have the potential to impact guests…

Ongoing or Upcoming Hotel Refurbishments

All Star Movies (NEW) – Looking way down the road to early 2025, the Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance from January 2025 through April 2025.

Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, hotel guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach & Riviera Resorts  – Nothing is currently on the schedule for these resorts. That’s the good news. The potentially bad news, depending upon how you want to look at it, is that the Skyliner gondolas will  probably  close in phases in Winter 2025.

We mention this because it happens every year, and Walt Disney World provided very short notice of it in 2024 to the consternation of many fans who already had trips booked. When Will Disney’s Skyliner Close for Refurbishment in 2025? offers predictions as to when the gondolas will close, with the most likely two weeks along with a range of other possible dates.

When this refurbishment occurs, the routine downtime of the “Most Magical Flight on Earth” affects all of the Skyliner routes and resorts. These gondolas service two Walt Disney World theme parks (Hollywood Studios and Epcot) plus four resorts (Art of Animation & Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, plus Riviera Resort & Caribbean Beach again) via 5 stations.

We strongly recommend switching resorts if you’re staying at a Skyliner hotel during this refurbishment. As discussed in that article (link above), the Skyliner is the  selling point of those resorts, and why they charge premium prices.

Beach Club Resort & Villas (UPDATED) – The soft goods refurbishment and lobby refresh of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas is now finished. Not much changed–there’s new carpet in the hallways, and inside the room the carpet has been replaced by a laminate flooring.

There’s also new furniture–chairs and couch–as well as new curtains, Donald Duck wall art, and other refreshed surfaces. That’s all I noticed. These rooms were bland before, and they’re still pretty bland now–but minus carpet and plus better on-theme artwork.

With that said, a huge closure is on the horizon: Stormalong Bay Pool is Closing in 2025 for Refurbishment . From January 2025 through May 2025 June 2025 ( timeframe extended by one month ), Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

BoardWalk Inn  – This resort is current in the midst of a multi-year reimagining. No timeline has been given for when the work will end, but our expectation is late 2024. The room renovations are now finished (see our Review, Photos & Videos of the New Rooms at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn ) and work is occurring along the BoardWalk itself.

Walt Disney World is also adding and changing elements of the beloved turn-of-the-century promenade and inside the Deluxe Resort, including a new lobby design, nearby coffee bar, delectable dining options, refreshed guest rooms, and more.

Inside Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, it’s difficult to discern whether work on the lobby is finished. Carousel Coffee has opened and Belle Vue Lounge has been refreshed, with both being done in half-measure. It seems that the same has also happened with the lobby, but it’s truly tough to tell. Very little changed.

The biggest project at the BoardWalk is the new Cake Bake Shop Restaurant that  should open in Late 2024 . (It’s already been delayed four times as construction moves at a glacial pace.) In the meantime, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs recently debuted along the waterfront.

Fort Wilderness Campground – Walt Disney World is introducing New DVC Cabins Coming to Fort Wilderness Campground . The plan calls for more than 350 new cabins to replace the existing cabins at the resort, turning the resort side of the campground into a Disney Vacation Club property. In so doing, a “collection of improvement projects” are underway at Fort Wilderness aimed at enhancing the guest experience, including proposed pool and walking trail improvements.

Work on the Disney Vacation Club cabins has now started, and the first phase of cabins has already been installed. These cabins are now open, but work continues. Construction impact will be minimal, as the cabins are pre-fabricated off-site and installed unit-by-unit, not built on location. This will occur loop by loop and should be finished by April 2025.

Additionally, due to construction at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, horseback riding is temporarily unavailable through November 2024. Guests may explore the many other recreational activities available, including pony, carriage and wagon rides at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, as well as archery, fishing and bike, canoe and kayak rentals.

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Disney Vacation Club overhauled the Big Pine Key building of hotel rooms at Walt Disney World’s flagship resort. This building has since reopened and the new rooms have debuted–see Grand New Rooms at Walt Disney World’s Flagship Resort for a look inside.

These reimagined rooms have since debuted on the regular resort side of the Grand Floridian, and all of the outlying buildings are now finished. Crews have now moved into the main lobby, which is being done in phases…but has been on pause for the last several months. How long the lobby will take is anyone’s guess–it really depends upon how involved the project is. There’s also the possibility that the project has been put on indefinite hold, and won’t be done at all.

We’re also guessing that the Grand Floridian Tea Room will not return until after the reimagining is finished. In a logical and ideal world, those venues would be reimagined alongside the lobby, and open in time for Christmas 2024. At present, there’s no indication that’s the intent–no construction activity has been observed in or around either.

Grand Floridian will receive a substantial overhaul with “Enchanted Gardens” as the unifying visual style. The scope and scale are not yet known, but the most likely scenario is the main lobby receiving an aesthetic and new carpet comparable to the smaller outlying buildings.

Polynesian Village Resort (UPDATED + EXPANDED)  – Walt Disney World is building a new DVC tower at Polynesian Village Resort between the existing Polynesian longhouses and Wedding Pavilion, near the Grand Floridian.

In light of this, Walt Disney World’s official site added this message as of mid-2024: Construction and Refurbishments Through 2026.

We’re preparing for the proposed expansion of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Construction is underway. Additionally, select portions of the Resort hotel are undergoing refurbishment. Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views of the theme park and other surrounding areas. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.

The massive update here is that this message has changed from being through 2024 to through 2026. The new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows will open on December 17, 2024–so the work in 2025 and 2026 is not for that.

Walt Disney World filed permits for a new entrance to the Polynesian (which would also impact the parking lot and bus loop), and there’s major work being done to re-route and expand Floridian Way, so that could be what’s referenced for the construction and refurbishments through 2026. We’re skeptical of that, though.

The Grand Floridian will also be impacted (albeit to a lesser extent) by the Floridian Way project, and it doesn’t have a similar note about work through 2026. Not only that, but I don’t recall a time when road work ever triggered a construction notice.

In any case, it remains to be seen whether this is simply road work, or if there are additional plans to refresh and reimagine Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Neither would surprise us. Even though the Poly was redone relatively recently, the resort infrastructure still cannot handle the crowds. That’s only likely to worsen with the opening of the Island Tower. Either way, we’ll keep you posted.

While the 2025-2026 construction impacts are to be determined, if you’re staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort anytime in 2024, we’d recommend requesting a room that is not  in the Aotearoa, Fiji, or Tuvalu longhouses. Those buildings are adjacent to the construction site, and the only ones that should be impacted in any material way. The DVC tower construction is visible from other locations in the resort, but the impact is otherwise minor.

Actually, we recommend avoiding the Polynesian completely for the next year. As explained in Worst Hotels at Walt Disney World for 2024 , the construction impact will be ongoing and it’s likely that smaller projects will be undertaken in addition to what’s already been announced to prepare the resort infrastructure for the tower and its added DVC guests.

Prior to this tower, work wrapped up on the Great Ceremonial House, porte-cochère, new monorail station, and gardens. Room refurbishments were also part of the Poly’s overhaul and those are now finished. See our Review, Photos & Video: New Moana Rooms at Polynesian Village Resort for a tour and thoughts on the changes from our most recent hotel stay.

Pop Century (NEW)  – From now through September 29, 2024, the Everything POP Food Court will be under refurbishment, but will remain open for your convenience. During this time, guests will need to use Mobile Order in the My Disney Experience app to order food and drinks. Guests should please be prepared to utilize alternate entrances to the food court. Dining room seating may be limited.

This doesn’t strike us as a make-or-break refurbishment, especially since you’ll still be able to use Mobile Order, meaning the kitchen will be open. Additionally, there’s a decent amount of outdoor seating at Pop Century in addition to whatever will be available in the dining room. With that said, this is the hottest and rainiest time of year at Walt Disney World, so dining outdoors is suboptimal. Moreover, Everything POP Food Court usually doesn’t have its dinner specials or best items available via Mobile Order for whatever reason, so here’s hoping that changes during this refurbishment.

Also note that Walt Disney World has been giving guests the option of switching to one of the All Stars, if you so desire. You might also be able to change to Art of Animation or Caribbean Beach, but that might require paying the difference. Personally, I’d just stick with Pop Century, but to each their own.

Port Orleans French Quarter (NEW) – Now through November 2024, some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours.

It’s anticipated that this is a two-phase hard goods room reimagining, with the second set of rooms to be redone after the busy holiday season. The first sets of buildings are now finished, and they’ve been nicely modernized. Expect Riverside to be next up in 2025 or 2026, especially since the last room refurbishment there was never finished (it was interrupted by the COVID closure).

Additionally, the Scat Cat’s Café will be closed for refurbishment from September 23 to mid-October 2024. During this time, Mickey-shaped beignets, specialty beignets and specialty coffees will be available at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. This is a relatively inconsequential closure, and there should be close to 100% overlap between what was served at Scat Cat’s and what will be available at Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory.

Wilderness Lodge (NEW)  – Officially, there’s only one current project at Wilderness Lodge: exterior refurbishment work. During this time, guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. It’s unknown when this will end.

Unofficially, there’s much more on the horizon. This is the first phase of a lengthy project, the details of which are still taking shape. Unfortunately, we don’t know specifics of anything else, as Walt Disney World hasn’t made any official announcements, but they have filed construction permits for additional work. Based on those, it appears there’s also a Wilderness Lodge room refurbishment in the main building that’ll last through December 2026 .

Perhaps more significantly, another construction permit signals a resumption of the shelved mixed-use resort located on the former River Country site between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness . That will be less impactful to guests staying at Wilderness Lodge, but there will be audible and visible construction from the Boulder Ridge side of the resort, especially.

Yacht Club Resort (NEW) – From January 2025 through May 2025, some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most resort hotel amenities will remain available.

Like with French Quarter, this room refurbishment is interesting for a few reasons. First, Yacht Club’s “new” rooms (air quotes) aren’t really that old and–unlike overhauls completed before then–have held up really well. So either it’s time for another soft goods refurbishment or Walt Disney World is making an as-yet unannounced change. My money is on the former–it’s about time for a refresh.

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Your Thoughts

Have any recent observations or experiences with hotel construction at Walt Disney World you’d be willing to share? Where at Walt Disney World are you staying in 2024 or 2025? Any resorts you’re intentionally avoiding? Do you agree or disagree with our assessments of these resort refurbishment or reimagining projects? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!

Written by Tom Bricker

Hi, Heading down to Pop on 10/1, any word on how the refurbishment are going? We are hoping that they will be finished, hearing that the Movies food court is still being worked on. Thanks!

Thank you for keeping us all updated on all of the goings-on at WDW! We were just at Fort Wilderness a few weeks ago and can verify that the new DVC cabins are decidedly NOT being pre-fabricated offsite and that mulitple cabins are in the process of being built ONSITE and it is very busy/loud (though it shouldn’t affect campers too much as it isn’t in the same part of the campground.)

Hi Tom! I’ve booked at Beach Club for June 29th through July 6th. I received an email stating that the pool would be closed during my stay. Do you think that this was an automatically generated email simply because my reservation begins in June or do you think it is possible that they are expecting the pool refurbishment to extend into Fourth of July week? We’re ok with the pool being closed on June 29th and 30th but would hate to have it closed all week. Thanks for your imput!

I wish they would add a floating shelf for the Beach Club Villas on that one side of the bed. I would at least give it something. Plus they still need to fix the drawer space. I guess it is a matter of what they THINK it needs.

Hi Tom We are staying at Boulder Ridge in December. Do you expect construction work on the new project nearby to begin by then? Wondering if we should switch to the main building to avoid construction noise ruining the ambiance

It’s really difficult to say. My guess is that it’ll take some time to ramp up once it is announced–and that hasn’t happened yet.

If it were me, I’d stick with Boulder Ridge for now–I wouldn’t be too worried just yet. But I’d also pay attention the next month or so and see how quickly work gets moving (if it does).

Do you think the Art of Animation family suites will be updated soon?

I’m considering a stay here with our family of five. My youngest is a big Cars fan and the outdoor area looks amazing. The Nemo pool looks so fun as well.

Some guests online are saying that the family suites are a bit dated. When was the last refurb?

In the past, we’ve been able to stay in the 5th sleeper rooms, but as my kids are getting older the family suites seem more appealing. The price is a bit high especially if they haven’t been updated in a while.

I appreciate your thoughts!

Thanks, Jenn

Boo. I’m booked at the new Poly Tower in April 2025. I was hoping the resort would be done with construction by then (wishful thinking haha). It’s hard to pick a deluxe resort without construction for 2025, especially around the Magic Kingdom. I’m sure it will all be wonderful when finished but I’m wondering if it will be perpetual updates for the time being and picking which is the least impactful.

wow, we are going sept 11th to 19th. haven’t gotten an email yet about pop century food court refurb. do you think not all guests will be notified or offered something else?

We were notified by email a few months after booking that Pop Century food court will be closed during our stay, September 19 – 30th, and we were not offered to switch to any other accommodations. I wrote back to WDW about this notice expressing my concern that I have a food allergy and because of this allergy I preferred ordering in person so that my allergy can be addressed with the chef on site and my food order handled accordingly as has been done during our stays in the past. I also expressed concern that there was not a lot of selections offered on the mobile order app and that there was no way to add or request alterations to items due to my allergy. They responded back to me that although food stations would be closed someone would be available at the food court who could address my concerns regarding my allergy. They also advised me that during our stay/ the refurbishment of the food court the drink station would remain open and seating areas would still be available in the food court area. I was not offered any alternative accommodations. I paid extra for a preferred room to be closer to the food court. Very disappointed right now. I was really looking forward to having fresh made “egg free” waffles with berries and bacon for breakfast, a big treat for me that I’ve had at the Value Resorts on many past WDW vacations. We’ll see what happens when we get there, but right now Im afraid it looks like all I might be able get for breakfast at Pop Century on the Mobile App for the 11 days were there is yogurt. I’ve never used the mobile app there before but when I looked up the menu offered on the app for Pop Century it does not look very good. I tried looking to see if there were any other Value Resorts with availability that I could try to switch our stay over to, but they’re all booked up for our dates, and according to this article at least the All Star Movies resort is also undergoing food court refurbishment, possibly all the others as well.

We have just been told POP Century will have the food court refurb 29july to 30 September this year been offered all stars as alternative! I’m looking at Caribbean beach or Coronado springs any thoughts? Thanks

Hey Sue, I don’t know the members of your party but Coronado Springs wasn’t very “Disney” compared to other resorts. I have stayed Poly, AKL, and some AS for reference.

Hey Tom! We are staying at Pop in Late July. I’m hearing where people staying at pop are getting emails saying that the Food Court will close for refurb and be Mobile Order only. People are getting emails that are staying in June and people are getting emails that are staying in Sept. Have you heard of anything?

Just had out email the food court will be closed 29 July to 30 September,

Tom We are staying at French Quarter later in October this year. Do you think we should request a room that is already refurbished? Or do you think things should be winding down by then given the time frame they gave?

hi i have same question as we are booked at Fr Qtr for Nov17-24th and i just found out there is construction AGAIN,….last trip the pool was closed for reno now rooms ……I wish was told that rooms will be reno an if i could also have choice of new room….

Hi, Tom!!! We are booked at PO Riverside in July. We have a 5th sleeper pet friendly room booked…I know that can be pretty much anywhere on the Alligator Bayou side…any recommendations to ensure that we get a room that has been refurbished? The biggest concern for us will be the bedding…hubby and I both have some back issues!! Thanks in Advance. Hope you are living your best lives in Tokyo!!

We just returned from Disney Port Orleans Riverside. We had a standard view (building 14) and it was refurbished. Plus close to the food and pool. Hope that helps!

What about BLT? Or is that too far ahead at this point? Good to know about the Skyliner as we were going to book Pop for our late January trip specifically for that!

I believe BLT is Sept 2024 – Sept 2025.

According to folks on the disboards who have been at Fort Wilderness recently, the cabins are not actually prefabricated as expected and they are being built (or at least put together) on site.

Staying at the GF in a few weeks…are the main building guest rooms open? Any update on the lobby construction? I think I read that the rooms have all been renovated, but the pictures on their website show a mix of old/new rooms. I definitely prefer a renovated room!

What do you expect the impact of Bay Lake Tower work to be on guests staying at the Contemporary in 2025? Would you recommend avoiding Contemporary during BLT reno? Most likely would be staying in the garden wing.

Maybe anecdotal but many years ago we were at BLT while some work was being done. Unfortunately for us, the bridge was unavailable along with some elevators. We had to take the elevator down to the main level, walk across, and go up the escalator (I believe – it was around 10 years ago). Our particular room was FAR from the available elevators.

What I remember most about that trip was the beads of sweat on my forehead walking between buildings and how exhausted I was lugging groceries from the market to our room lol.

With that said, we still had a great time and are working on becoming BLT owners – but that’s also because of the pending refurb!

It would be really nice to have those Kidani rooms updated! Shouldn’t they be next?

Thanks for the awesome newsletter. Just one comment: I think Disney recently extended the Beach Club pool closure to be January to June (was January to May).

You’re right–my bad!

Sarah even reminded me to update that and I still glossed right over it. Thanks for (another) reminder!

Regarding yacht club like Tom said I thought the rooms were updated and great. The halls, elevators and common areas were rough in 2023 so hopefully that is part of this refurb. Great hotel that needs to be brought back to its glory. And move the globe back where it belongs!

hey tom, what would be your advice if budget is somewhat a consideration. book 4 nights in march at a disney value hotel, or about 100 dollars more a night, and stay at sapphire falls? (of which i have done in the past at sapphire falls, and loved it)

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Disney World Room Tour: Disney’s Yacht Club

Today we’re taking you through one of the beautiful refurbished rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort .

About Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

The Yacht Club and it’s sister resort, The Beach Club, embody a New England seaside vibe along Crescent Lake, adjacent to World Showcase in EPCOT.  This Deluxe Resort offers plenty of dining and entertainment for guests staying on property.  Nautical touches throughout the resort, along with amenities like Stormalong Bay , a sandy beach, and easy access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, make this resort a personal favorite of mine.

Yacht Club Rooms

All of the rooms at the Yacht Club were refurbished in late 2017 to bring the decor up to date, and add a light, modern feel.  Now, hues of navy blue and beige created a muted nautical vibe with accents like riveting and textile add to the subtle theming. Almost all the standard rooms at Yacht Club can sleep five guests, with 2 queen-sized beds, and one twin pull-down sofa bed.

The dark woods in the floors and furniture give the whole space a sophisticated feel, and the details on the furniture give it a steamer trunk look and feel.  There is a large chest of drawers below the mounted flat screen TV that provides tons of space for storage of clothes.

During the latest renovations of most rooms at Disney, they are opting for a laminate floor over rugs, to make the rooms easier to clean, and more allergy/dust friendly.  They’ve also eliminated the platforms under the beds, which leaves a huge open space to store luggage during your stay.

A small enclosed nook houses the small mini-fridge, and there’s a cute little coffee station above it.  You’ll find a 1-cup Keurig coffee maker, along with a selection of Joffery’s K-cups.  Additional glasses and mugs are stored on the shelves above.

A huge wardrobe stands in place of the traditional sliding closet, which has tons of room in it.  The smaller door to the right hides the room safe, as well as a fold out ironing board and iron storage.

Directly across from the closet space is a divided bath.  The sink area is now closed off to the rest of the room with a large sliding barn door.  You’ll find double sinks and a huge lighted mirror.  There’s also tons of storage space below the sinks, as well as a lighted rotating make-up mirror.

The toilet and tub/shower are in their own sperate place, closed off by a pocket door, to save space.  Sliding glass doors replace the older shower curtains.  In the shower, there is a fixed showerhead, as well as a smaller handheld sprayer.  Perfect for rising those sandy feet after a day in Stormalong Bay .

Every room includes either a full balcony or a balconette.  If you’ve reserved a water view room, you can expect fantastic views of Crescent Lake and the Boardwalk Resort just across the water.  From this room we had an amazing view across the water, and we were able to see the fireworks from IllumiNations at night.

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In addition to the amazing resort amenities and location, the Yacht Club is also one of the resorts that will be served by the new Skyliner transportation system .  Beginning this Fall, the Skyliner will take guests from the International Gateway entrance (a quick walk from the resorts main entrance) to Hollywood Studios, as well as other resorts, including the new Rivera Resort, opening late this year!

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Photo Tour of a Refurbed Room at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

By Dave Shute

(For the first page of this review of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort,  see this .)

In late 2017, Disney’s Yacht Club resort completed a much-needed room refurb, and I had the chance to stay in a refurbed room in early November.

A complete photo tour follows, but for those familiar with the former rooms here, here’s the key points:

• The rooms are much more livable than before
• Yacht Club rooms were never very interesting, and have gotten even less so
• A gulf has emerged between Beach Club rooms and Yacht Club rooms.  In the past they were largely identical other than balconies, color schemes and decorations. Now, after each of their recent refurbs, while they continue to have the same basic characteristics in terms of size, capacity, bath layout and such, the Yacht Club rooms are better on almost every other dimension

STANDARD ROOMS AT DISNEY’S YACHT CLUB RESORT

Standard rooms at the Yacht Club sleep either four or five–four on two queens, and the fifth on a fold-down sofa bed, if present.

At the entry, the bath area is on one side…

…and the coffee area, mini-fridge, and closet on the other.

The coffee maker is a Keurig–unusual in Disney World rooms–and underneath it is a good-sized drawer.

Below both, and behind a door, is the same sort of glass-fronted mini-fridge that’s been common in recently refurbed Disney World rooms.

Beyond these is the re-done closet. Note the nice paneling and the shelves above and below on the right side.

Inside the doors you’ll find more structured storage. Older Disney rooms have just a long blank closet with a long clothes rod and a shelf above.  This is much more helpful.

The safe is quite large– my book is 6×9 inches, and you could fit a more than a dozen.  In fact, you probably should.

The other side of the room contains the divided bath. The sink area, which used to be open to the room, now has a sliding barn door that can limit the effect of light and noise in here on the rest of the room.

Inside you’ll find double sinks and, new with this refurb, a make-up mirror.

The hair dryer.

Storage underneath the sinks.

The tub and toilet are in their own separate space, now closed off by a pocket door rather than a swinging door. I’m not a fan of the new sliding shower doors which replace the old curtain. They make it too hard to bathe kids.

The two heads of the rainfall shower make it much more usable.

The toiletries.

Back in the room, on one side you’ll find two queen beds.

The bed side from the back. In four person rooms, you’ll find an easy chair where the desk is, and the desk is moved to the TV side of the room, where the couch is in five person rooms.

A closer view of one of the queens. Note that, consistent with recent trends in hotels–especially higher end hotels–these beds are high off the floor. At about 30 inches they may be as much as six inches taller than you are used to, and are about three inches higher than the beds in the Beach Club. Shorter folk and those with any number of disabilities may have difficulty getting into them.

New in this refurb is a set of (?halogen) pencil reading lights. There are four in total, one on each side of each queen. They come on when you pull them out of their slot in the headboard, and you can aim them.

The additional bulb-style reading lights on the walls are each controlled by a single switch per bed, so both of a bed’s wall-mounted lights will light up when that switch is thrown.  The pencil lights provide more control and more light.

There’s a small bedside shelf with a power point for four devices (two plug, two USB) between the near bed and the bath wall.

In addition between the two beds is a more traditional bedside table. I believe the design of this table is meant to recall the steamer trunks that used to be taken on transatlantic cruises.  We’ll see other gestures towards this design concept in the dresser. Also, if you scan up above, you’ll see a similar theming to the mini-fridge enclosure.

The table has another 4 device power point and three small storage drawers, with one big enough for your most important books.

The undersides of the bed are now open…

…creating a handy place to shove your luggage.

The desk includes 8 power points…

…and underneath is is a rolling table, handy for eating or playing games.

The TV side of the room has the connecting door (if present), dresser, TV, and a couch in five person rooms. In four person rooms, the desk is moved to this side.

The TV side from the back.

The TV is 54 inches–much bigger than that in the Beach Club rooms.

The dresser includes nine drawers and a cabinet.  There’s plenty of storage in these rooms, even for five people. There’s a four-device power point at either end of the dresser.

The couch…

…folds down into a bed, which I measured as 33″ by 75.”  The high sides at the ends make it sleep a little shorter than this.  The cushion is firm but thin, and so the bed  is best suited to kids, the uncomplaining, or those whose complaints are safely ignored.

Above the couch is this art. The Mickey head and reference to Disney World’s 1971 opening is one of three subtle gestures in the room to Disney theming.

The second is in this art on the wall between the beds and the bath…

…and the third is in this curtain that separates the balcony from the room.

Look closely at what at first seems a map of the constellations of the night sky, and you will see some constellations hitherto unknown to mankind.

Almost all Yacht Club rooms have full-width balconies, unlike the Beach Club, which combines regular balconies, small balconies and uselessly tiny ones.

This balcony difference was traditionally the largest difference between Yacht Club and Beach Club rooms. But after the 2015 Beach Club room refurb and 2017 Yacht Club room refurb, more differences have emerged, as the Yacht Club rooms now have…

• Keurig coffee makers
• Wooden floors
• More structured closet storage
• Larger safe
• Barn-door closure to the sink area
• A make-up mirror
• Pocket door access to the bath
• Dual shower heads
• Sliding shower doors
• Under-bed storage
• Halogen individual reading lights

…most of which most people would consider improvements in livability over the Beach Club rooms.

My co-author Josh has a review of this same room here , with better photos.

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Thanks so much for the awesome update. We’ve stayed at the Beach Club before it’s most recent renovation and found the resort to be underwhelming but loved the location.

We are staying in the Yacht Club in February and are looking forward to it!

Have fun, Anthony, and let me know what you think!

Hey Dave. Was the entire YC refurbed, or are there still sections yet-to-be updated? Also, your suitcase looked like a carry-on; for families rocking large piece luggage, do you think they’d also fit under the beds? When adding a double-stroller & crib to the mix, it was actually a little tight in our Poly room. Thankfully we parked our stroller in grandma & grandpa’s king bedroom next door 🙂

Hey Eric! The entire YC was refurbed, and the refurb is complete.

The bag you see, packed the way I packed it, is about 11 inches. Looks to me like there’s four or five more inches of clearance. So I guess it depends on the depth of your bags. Some bags will fit on the closet, in either of the two hanging areas.

These rooms are smaller than the Poly rooms, so you may be challenged, especially if you need to use the connecting door on this trip–as in front of it is the best place for strollers.

Thanks Dave! No grandparents for the upcoming trip, so that’s where the stroller shall go:-) Although, we are actually booked at BC (splitting the trip, half Pop, half BC). I was curious to see if YC was the same price and if we should switch. The main reason we’d switch is the guaranteed balcony. I need to check your BC review about the best way to request a (larger) balcony room!

Eric, I have to say that after both refurbs, I do prefer the YC rooms, even beyond the balcony issue.

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is Scheduled for Refurbishment in 2025

by Allison Fricker · April 29, 2024

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is known for its nautical details, elegant vibe, and close proximity to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios .

Add that to an incredible pool, delicious dining , and upscale accommodations and you’ve got a recipe for one seriously magical Disney vacation!

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Of course, maintaining those beautiful grounds and pristine interiors means daily upkeep (thanks, Mousekeeping! ) as well as occasional construction. 

We already know that the Yacht Club’s feature pool, Stormalong Bay, will be closed for refurbishment between January 2025 and June 2025.

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

Now, Disney has announced that the resort’s guest rooms will also see a refurbishment during this time. Let’s check it out!

Room Refurbishment at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

According to Disney, some guest rooms at the resort will be under refurbishment from January 2025 through May 2025. 

Disney is careful to note that the refurbishment includes “some” — but not all — guest rooms. 

The construction may cause some additional noise during the day, but the work should quiet down by nighttime. This way, guests can still enjoy a peaceful night’s rest!

The notice indicates that “most” resort amenities will remain open during the refurbishment period.

However, the refurbishment at Stormalong Bay will run simultaneously, meaning the feature pool will be closed during the room refurbishments. Guests will still be able to swim at The Yacht Club’s Tidal, Admiral, and Dunes Cove leisure pools.

A Fresh New Look

So far, few details are known about the upcoming room refurbishment. 

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort received its last upgrade back in 2018 when the wallpaper borders were removed and carpets were replaced with dark wood flooring.

The result was a sophisticated look with a distinctly upscale vibe.

We’re not sure what Disney has in mind for the refurbishment, but we can’t wait to find out!

Staying During Construction?

If you’re staying at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort during the upcoming room or pool refurbishments, you’ll still enjoy the resort’s amazing amenities, beautiful grounds, and peaceful pools.

If noise is a concern, be sure to request a room that’s far from construction.

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If you’re hard at work planning your Disney World vacation for 2025 , we’ve got some news you need to hear!

Planning to stay at one of Disney World’s hotels ? Fantastic! There are a lot of factors that go into choosing what hotel is best for you and your group, and one of them may be what hotels are going to be under construction during your stay. If you were looking at Disney’s Yacht Club , there’s an update you need to know!

Disney announced that the Yacht Club Resort will be undergoing room refurbishments from January to May 2025.

While this may be good news for some people (yay, refreshed rooms!), it also means this hotel will likely be a little harder to navigate during the refurbishment , and hotel guests may have to deal with construction noises during the day if they’re not in the parks.

Additionally, we know that the Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for refurbishments from January to June 2025.

Yes, this means that one of the largest pools AND rooms at the hotel will be closed at the same time. This can seriously impact your trip, so we recommend considering a different hotel if these closures will negatively impact your stay.

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Yacht Club Room Refurbishment Announced by Disney World

Hey Disney vacationers! Big news for Disney World fans and those who love the luxurious Yacht Club Resort experience! Disney World has just announced that some guest rooms at the Yacht Club Resort will undergo refurbishment starting in early 2025. Here’s a deep dive into everything we know so far about the Yacht Club room refurbishment.

Refurbishment Details and Timeline

The project will kick off in January 2025, with an expected completion date in May 2025. During this period, some of the guest rooms will undergo renovations to enhance the guest experience. As Disney aims to keep the magic alive for visitors, it will be exciting to see what refreshing changes will be made to these rooms.

Guest Impact During the Refurbishment

Guests planning a stay at the Yacht Club Resort during the refurbishment can expect to see or hear some construction activity during daytime hours. However, Disney assures that most of the resort’s amenities will remain available for guest enjoyment. This means that despite the ongoing upgrades, visitors can still take advantage of the Yacht Club’s remarkable dining, recreation, and luxurious facilities.

Stormalong Bay Pool Refurbishment

In addition to room refurbishments, Disney World has also announced that the Stormalong Bay pool area at the Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will temporarily close for renovations . Known for its unique sandy-bottom pool and lazy river, this popular pool area is undergoing an upgrade to ensure that future guests have an even more enjoyable experience.

Disney World’s Official Announcement

Here’s the official announcement from Disney World:

“From January 2025 through May 2025, some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. We apologize for the inconvenience.”

While no further details about the room refurbishment are available at this time, we can be sure that Disney is hard at work to make these guest rooms an even better experience.

Planning Your Stay

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in early 2025 and hoping to stay at the Yacht Club Resort, it may be wise to book your rooms in advance. Though some rooms will be closed for refurbishment, the resort’s iconic nautical theming, proximity to Epcot, and convenient access to the Disney Skyliner will still make it a hot destination.

Stay tuned for more updates as the Yacht Club room refurbishment progresses! Whether you’re a seasoned Disney World guest or a first-timer, you’re sure to find the Yacht Club Resort remains a relaxing and memorable place to call home during your Disney trip.

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Early 2025 Refurbishment Announced for Disney’s Yacht Club Rooms

Along with the lengthy refurbishments announced for Stormalong Bay early next year , details have just been released stating that Disney’s Yacht Club Resort is poised for a room refurbishment project starting early 2025 as well.

Details of the Refurbishment Plan

The renovation aims to refurbish “some guest rooms”. Whether that’s integrating contemporary furnishings, updated technology, and a refreshed color scheme that aligns with the resort’s distinguished nautical theme, no official details have been provided.

This refresh could be as simple as aesthetic enhancements that would include new bedding, furniture, and decor updates within select guest rooms.

Expected Impact on Guests

From January 2025 through May 2025, while the refurbishment of these guest rooms, as well as Stormalong Bay, is underway certain sections of the resort might face temporary closures or limited availability. However, based on their recent announcement it seems Disney plans to minimize disruptions, and ensuring guests retain access to most of the amenities and dining experiences that the Yacht Club Resort offers.

Closing Thoughts

The room refurbishment at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, scheduled for completion in early 2025, signifies Disney’s ongoing dedication to maintaining the highest standards of luxury and convenience for its guests. For those planning a visit around this time, be sure to plan ahead and understand the alternative pool options between Yacht and Beach Club resorts.

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Disney World’s Resort Hotel Refurbishment Schedule (2024-2026)

At any given time, multiple resorts, hotels, and villas are undergoing refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Refurbishments can range from major construction to minor items like a brief pool closure.

Below, we’ve listed the scheduled resort refurbishments for the Walt Disney World Resorts. If you plan an upcoming stay, you might want to consider some of these refurbishments. For instance, do you want to stay at a hotel where loud construction begins at 9:00 a.m.? If you enjoy sleeping late, the answer is probably no. However, a little noise might not be a big deal if you plan to arrive at the parks early every morning.

Another consideration is whether you’ll spend much time at the pool. When one pool closes for refurbishment, the other pools at the resort get crowded. Generally, Disney completes most pool refurbishments in the cooler months. But if you have a small child and see that an aquatic play area will be closed during your trip, you might consider another resort.

Of course, not all of these refurbishments are dealbreakers. You’ll need to weigh the importance of each item for yourself. Overall, I would ask myself if the resort is still worth the expense with the refurbishment that’s taking place. If not, this might be an excellent time to consider an alternative.

This article was updated on September 16, 2024.

Disney World Resort Hotel Refurbishment

This list contains resort refurbishments announced for this year and beyond at Walt Disney World. We update this article to include new announcements and things that we see and hear during our resort visits.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness are the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort at Walt Disney World. The cabins began a phased opening on July 1, 2024.

Beginning July 13, 2024, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Monday through Friday at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground due to construction. However, rides may be available on Saturdays and Sundays during this time. Check the My Disney Experience mobile app on Friday of each week to see if horseback riding is happening on the following Saturday and Sunday—and if available, reserve a ride Disney Refurbishment Calendar

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

The following notices are for refurbishment at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

From April through December 2024, Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Refurbishment Dates: April 2024–December 2024

Starting August 5, 2024, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will undergo exterior refurbishment work. During this time, Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Refurbishment Dates: August 5, 2024 to TBD

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Nothing is scheduled at this time. Make sure to note the refurbishment at Bay Lake Tower below.

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Bay Lake Tower

The following notice is for Bay Lake Tower, which sits adjacent to Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

From Sept. 2024 through Sept. 2025, room refurbishment work will take place in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. During the refurbishment, guests will see and hear construction work throughout Bay Lake Tower. Additionally, the Skybridge may experience intermittent closures. Please allow extra time for travel as alternate paths may be utilized. (This is expected to be a major room refurbishment.) Refurbishment Dates: September 2024 through September 2025

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The following notices are posted for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Now through 2026, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. The ongoing enhancements may impact views from several places within the Resort hotel property. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier than 9:00 a.m. Refurbishment Dates: Now Through 2026

A new Disney Vacation Club Resort is being built between Disney’s Polynesian Village and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, so significant construction is happening near both resorts.

As we prepare for the proposed expansion at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, you will see and hear construction at certain times of the day. To minimize disruptions during your stay, activities that may create noise will not start earlier than 9:00 a.m. The former walkway along Seven Seas Lagoon is also closed due to this construction. During this time, guests will have to take a construction path between the Grand Floridian and Polynesian. (The construction path is closed as of this update.) Refurbishment Dates: Ongoing

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

The following notices are posted for Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is currently undergoing refurbishment. Guests will be able to see and hear construction around the resort – including the lobby – during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Please allow for extra travel time. Refurbishment Dates: Ongoing

Disney’s Beach Club and Beach Club Villas

The following notices are posted for Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Resorts.

From January 2025 through June 2025, Stormalong Bay and Shipwreck Pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts will be closed for routine maintenance. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim at the Tidal, Admiral and Dunes Cove leisure pools. Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through June 2025

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Disney’s Yacht Club

The following notice is posted specifically for Disney’s Yacht Club.

From January 2025 through May 2025, some guest rooms at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most resort hotel amenities will remain available. Refurbishment Dates: January 2025 through May 2025

Related: Disney’s Yacht Club Review

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas

The following notices are posted for Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas.

From August through mid-September, Leaping Horse Libations will undergo refurbishment work. During this time, a temporary bar will be available on the pool deck from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Guests may see and hear construction work during daytime hours. Refurbishment Dates : August through mid-September 2024

Additional Notice

Beginning in September, the Screen Door General Store, Disney’s Character Carnival, and Thimbles & Threads at Disney’s BoardWalk will each undergo refurbishment. While one store is closed for construction, you are welcome to shop at and enjoy the other two stores we have available.

Disney’s Riviera Resort

Nothing is scheduled at this time.

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Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

The Barbados leisure pool will be closed July 29 through the end of September. During this time, we invite guests to enjoy the Fuentes del Morro feature pool and our other four leisure pools around the resort. We apologize for any inconvenience. Refurbishment Dates: July 29th through September 2024

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

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Disney’s Pop Century Resort

The following notices are posted for Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

From Monday, July 29, through the end of September (2024), the Everything POP Food Court will be under refurbishment. During this time, we ask that guests please use mobile order in the My Disney Experience app to order food and drinks. Guests should please be prepared to utilize alternate entrances to the food court. Dining room seating may be limited. Refurbishment Dates: July 29 through September 2024

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Kidani Village

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Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

The following notices are posted for Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort:

From August 12 to mid-October, some areas of the World Premiere Food Court will be closed for refurbishment. Dining room seating may be limited.

Additional Notice:

From January 2025 through April 2025, Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. During daytime hours, guests may see or hear construction work. During this time, Guests are welcome to swim in the Duck Pond Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort. Refurbishment Dates : January 2025 through April 2025

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Disney’s All-Star Music Resort

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Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort

The following notices are posted for Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort.

From July through September 2024, Sport Goofy Gifts and Sundries will undergo refurbishment work. The store will remain partially open for guests to shop during the refurbishment. Guests may see and hear construction work. Refurbishment Dates: July 2024 through September 2024

Additional Notice for 2026

 From January 2026 until late April 2026, the Surfboard Bay Pool and the kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort will be closed for maintenance. During this time, the Grand Slam Leisure Pool at Disney’s All-Star Sports will continue to be available. Additionally, Guests are welcome to use the other pools throughout Disney’s All-Star Resorts, including the Calypso Pool, Piano Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort; and the Fantasia Pool, Duck Pond Pool and kiddie pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort.

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Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort

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Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

The following notices are posted for Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort.

From May 2024 through November 2024, some guest rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be under refurbishment. Guests may see or hear construction work during daytime hours. Most Resort hotel amenities will remain available. Refurbishment Dates: May 2024 through November 2024

From September 23 to mid-October 2024, the Scat Cat’s Café at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Mickey-shaped beignets, specialty beignets and specialty coffees will be available at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Refurbishment Dates: September through mid-October 2024

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa

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Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Disney Resorts Refurbishments Conclusion

Disney’s refurbishment schedule is often extensive and continually ongoing. With this many resort hotels, constant refurbishment is inevitable.

If you’re planning on visiting any of these resorts, it’s best to check the refurbishment dates to see if your desired resort will be having a facelift during your stay. Although many amenities will remain available at most resorts, guests can almost always expect construction noise during the day.

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Hopefully, you found this resort refurbishment schedule helpful when planning your next vacation. What are your thoughts on staying at a resort with active construction or remodeling work? Is it an issue, or does it depend on what work is being completed?

Hi, I'm Amber the owner of Resorts Gal . We have stayed at every single Disney Resort Hotel. Our philosophy? We believe you can have an incredible time at the resorts without ever setting foot in a theme park. We visit the resorts and parks regularly and would love for you to follow along!

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